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Smart planning and healthy eating strategies this holiday season can help reduce symptoms of common gastrointestinal conditions. A gastrointestinal (GI) disorder can make holiday buffets and dinners seem like an arsenal of potential stomach problems. Avoiding these food triggers can help you eat, drink and be merry. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) To help keep the burning sensation of GERD from spoiling your celebration, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)... ... Read More

November is “National Family Caregivers Month.” For caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, the disease can take a toll. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, here are some tips to help support those who have relatives coping with Alzheimer’s Disease: Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about its effects and how to respond. Stay in touch. A card, call or visit can show you care. Be patient. Adjusting to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is an ongoing process and each person reacts diff... ... Read More

Dreading the next episode of severe facial pain that comes and goes without warning is no way to spend your time. A one-time, incisionless procedure may relieve discomfort so you can focus on the joys life has to offer. The pain starts out of nowhere—sharp, searing, almost breathtaking. It stops after several seconds, and after a few minutes, begins again. This pattern may continue for nearly an hour before stopping and can begin again without warning. This is what life can be like for persons with the ... ... Read More

You may be familiar with type A personalities, but how much do you know about type D? In this case, the “D” stands for “distressed.” Type D personalities have a combination of traits that lead to high levels of stress, such as experiencing a lot of negative emotions, an inability to express those emotions well, and a tendency to avoid social interactions, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). In addition, Harvard Health states, unlike “type A” people, who are more likely to be perfe... ... Read More

Merit Health is hosting a nursing career fair Tuesday, October 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn first-hand about RN and LPN openings at our Jackson area and Vicksburg hospitals. While meeting with Merit Health nursing leadership, participants will enjoy refreshments, giveaways and more. There’s Merit in opportunities! Please RSVP to Mark.Beason@MyMeritHealth.com . The MS Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is located at 1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 3921... ... Read More

Gassing up the grill this summer? July is the peak month for grilling- and for burns involving grills. Don’t invite burns to your summer cookout. Here are some tips provided by the JMS Burn Center, located at Merit Health’s Merit Health Central facility in Jackson, to help you avoid burn injury: Make sure the grill is at least 10 feet away from other objects, like houses or bushes. Check your gas grill for leaks with soapy water. Spray on gas line connections, and if it bubbles, there's trouble. Never s... ... Read More

The Mississippi Braves have announced plans for a tobacco-free Trustmark Park in 2018. This initiative will be implemented with the support of Merit Health and The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline. The Tobacco-Free Policy will prohibit tobacco use in the ballpark, including electronic devices and will apply to all Mississippi Braves staff, players and fans. Trustmark Park becoming a tobacco-free ballpark is part of a movement by the M-Braves to help exemplify a healthy environment and create a positive mode... ... Read More

May is American Stroke Month, and The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, along with local sponsor Merit Health, are encouraging Metro Jackson residents to join together to end the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S. Despite striking more than 7 million adults in the United States annually and being a leading cause of serious, long-term disability, globally, stroke is largely preventable and treatable. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. ha... ... Read More

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s flu season has hit its peak, and is in a steady decline – finally. “We are confident that the worst of a tough flu season is over and we are encouraging patients who may have put off care to make sure they get back on track,” Merit Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Greg Oden said. According to the CDC, the flu rate in Mississippi has been falling over the past few weeks. The consistent decline in cases follows a season where i... ... Read More

Merit Health Medical Group welcomes Arie Shaw, M.D., to the medical staff. Shaw will practice at the Merit Health Medical Group clinic located at 2100 Highway 61 North in Vicksburg. Dr. Shaw provides complete prenatal care for expectant mothers and newborns in a comfortable and caring environment. Dr. Shaw also offers complete gynecological care for women of all ages - from adolescence to menopause and every stage in between. Our OB/GYN services include: Routine women’s health exams and physicals Prenat... ... Read More